From the outset, let me state that if there is a presidency I did not appreciate as much, since we assumed political pluralism, it was Bakili Muluzi’s second tenure in office. What broke the camel’s back was his desperate attempt to attack the Constitution and bulldoze himself on us under the guise of open terms […]
President Joyce Banda and former Head of State Bakili Muluzi on Tuesday joined Malawian Muslims celebrated the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) which is called Meelad-un-Nabi . Banda joined the Ziyara Parade which started from Kanjedza Masjid in Limbe to Chichiri Stadium in the commercial city Blantyre. While Muluzi – a Mosque going […]
It is not a surprise that during rainy season, wild animals come closer to villages. This is because they find shades to hide in most parts of the land even nearest people’s homes. They do enjoy the liberty of space and fresh air and food during this period but as soon as the rain seizes […]
Law-experts have said President Joyce Banda can stand as a witness in court following the absence of a law that gives her immunity. Former Justice Minister Ralph Kasambara, charged with attempt murder of Budget Director Paul Mphwiyo, told Lilongwe Magistrate Court on Monday that he would want President Banda to testify in court as witness […]
It must be emphasized that the shooting of Mr. Paul Mphwiyo, Malawi’s Budget Director in the Ministry of Finance, was an act of callousness and evil. This wickedness represents the kind of character that must not be accepted, tolerated and encouraged. It is a matter that must cause great concern in all well-meaning Malawians, and […]
The Commonwealth secretariat has appointed former Malawi Head of State Bakili Muluzi to chair a Commonwealth Expert Team for national elections in Swaziland scheduled to be held on September 20. Muluzi confirmed to Nyasa Times that he was approached by the Secretary General of the Commonwealth to chair the group which will comprose five members. […]
St Montfort Marie de Montfort Catholics in the Archdiocese of Blantyre have hailed former president Bakili Muluzi for helping them acquire the land on which their new church launched on Saturday is located. Parish chairperson Matthews Mboola said Muluzi helped them to acquire the land for their church project during his presidency. The new church building comprises […]
President Joyce Banda and former president Bakili Muluzi Saturday morning joined St Montfort parishioners popularly known as Catholic Institute (C.I) in the opening of the K240 million new church whose construction started in 2002. The opening of the church also includes the 100th anniversary of the parish and is celebrating the feast of St Louise […]
Muslim clerics in Malawi are divided over whether Muslim women should be allowed to dance on political platforms. This comes after former president Bakili Muluzi, a moslem himself, faulted Muslim women who were seen dancing at a recent political rally held by President of the ruling People’s party Joyce Banda at Naotcha township in Blantyre. […]
Three journalists working for the state broadcaster Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) are uncertain over the future of their jobs after being summoned for airing interviews with former president Bakili Muluzi . Muluzi is a father to the leader of the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) Atupele Muluzi and its presidential candidate in next year’s elections. […]
African countries have passed through many tribulations in the hands of a white man ranging from Thangata system of agriculture, slave trade, colonialism, and neo-colonialism. Way back in 1400 and 1500 before slave trade, there was what was called Thangata system of agriculture in Malawi when people worked in plantations without wage. John Chilembwe fought […]
Malawi’s former president, Bakili Muluzi has strongly spoken against the conduct of Muslim women who were dancing at apolitical rally held by President Joyce Banda at Nancholi in Blantyre last week, saying they brought disrepute to the religion. Muluzi said this at his private retirement BCA residence in the commercial capital Blantyre , Friday evening when he […]
Home Affairs minister Uladi Mussa has taken a swipe at presidential aspirants of the 2014 tripartite elections for United Democratic Front (UDF) Atupele Muluzi and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Peter Mutharika, saying the presidency is not about selfish family interests but about a national agenda. Speaking at the rally President Joyce Banda addressed at Nancholi […]
As Malawians commemorate 20 years of democracy, the country’s first democratic President Bakili Muluzi has said he is satisfied with the progress made so far. Muluzi, who ruled Malawi from 1994 to 2004, said interviews monitored on MIJ radio and Zodiak Broadcasting Services that as someone who helped bring democratic change in the country he […]
Spokesman of opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Nicholous Dausi stunned government benches in Parliament when he pointed out that the front-line troops of President Joyce Banda were same people who “confused” former president Bakili Muluzi. Muluzi ruled Malawifrom1994 to 2004 under the United Democratic Front (UDF) which is now in opposition after his handpicked successor, […]
High Court in Blantyre has allowed private practice lawyer Gaston Mwenelupembe, the former Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) prosecutor, to join the legal team defending former president Bakili Muluzi in the K1.7 billion (about $4.2m) graft trial. ACB lead prosecutor David Nyamirandu opposed Mwenelupembe’s presentation to join Kalekeni Kaphale, Jai Banda and Trouble Kalua, saying the former […]
The High Court in Blantyre on Thursday granted former president Bakili Muluzi permission to leave for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to take part in activities to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Organisation of African Unity, now the Africa Union. Muluzi, who is currently answering $11 million (about K1.7bn) graft charges, is expected […]
In the ongoing graft case involving former president Bakili Muluzi, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) asked the court to block former ACB chief prosecutor Gaston Mwenelupembe from joining the Muluzi legal team. The Muluzi legal team has lead attorney Kalekeni Kaphale, Jai Banda and Viva Nyimba. The team included Mwenelupembe but ACB lead prosecutor David Nyamirandu […]